Its founders were: Although, Jordan was later considered to be the honor fraternity's "father",[4] unlike other fraternities, the incorporation of the national body preceded the organization of local chapters.

[1] The fraternity held a national convention at Wittenburg College in April 1929.

[5] In 1934, the fraternity became merger discussions with Phi Sigma Pi, an education honor society with 18 chapters and 500 members.

[7][8] Its offices are located at 1945 North High Street in Columbus, Ohio.

The badge is in the form of a key displaying an open book in dull gold with the Greek letters ΚΦΚ in black enamel in relief across the pages of the book.

Additionally, the house organ, Closed Book, was circulated only among undergraduate members.